…A sample last spring from a bird in Alaska, tested in Madison, confirmed that flu viruses from Asia and North America mixed genetically in the same bird – the type of interplay scientists fear could create a pandemic strain.

“It’s proof that wild birds do carry viruses between the continents,” said Hon Ip, who oversees the diagnostic virology lab at the National Wildlife Health Center off Schroeder Road. “That helps explain why we’re doing this.”…

Rural_Determination_summary_KARAC_meetingbook-FINAL-www.doi.gov (pdf file) The material below is taken from the regional advisory council packets. Sections related to rural determination have …Continue reading →